Understanding the importance of carbon in agricultural soils is paramount to meeting environmental goals.
Join us for this cross-sector panel discussion aiming to increase the understanding of carbon in agricultural soils, including benefits relating to soil functioning. The panel will include:
- David Powlson, Lawes Trust Senior Fellow, Rothamsted Research
- Angus Gowthorpe, arable farmer with a beef enterpriseWil Armitage, dairy farmer and Nuffield Scholar
- Jack Bosworth, pigs and arable farmer and vice-chair for Young National Pig Association
During this session, the panel will discuss practical options for improving soil organic carbon in arable and grassland situations, which includes maintaining existing levels as well as increasing carbon inputs into the soil via short presentations and a Q&A session
Further information on carbon, emissions and what you can do: [ Ссылка ]
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Nutrient Management Guide (RB209): [ Ссылка ]
Great soils - practical information on soil management: www.ahdb.org.uk/greatsoils
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For managers of arable-based systems who are thinking about livestock opportunities for the first time: [ Ссылка ]
Measuring and managing soil organic matter: [ Ссылка ]
Arable soil management: Cultivation and crop establishment: [ Ссылка ]
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ABOUT AHDB
AHDB is a statutory levy board, funded by farmers, growers and others in the supply chain. Our purpose is to inspire our farmers, growers and industry to succeed in a rapidly changing world. We equip the industry with easy to use, practical know-how which they can apply straight away to make better decisions and improve their performance. Established in 2008 and classified as a Non-Departmental Public Body, it supports the following industries: meat and livestock (cattle, sheep and pigs) in England; horticulture, milk and potatoes in Great Britain; and cereals and oilseeds in the UK. AHDB’s remit covers 72 per cent of total UK agricultural output. Further information on AHDB can be found at [ Ссылка ]
